ascension
[ uh-sen-shuh n ]
/ əˈsɛn ʃən /
noun
the Ascension, the bodily ascending of Christ from earth to heaven.
(initial capital letter) Ascension Day.
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as·cen·sion·al, adjectiveDefinition for ascension (2 of 2)
Ascension
[ uh-sen-shuh n ]
/ əˈsɛn ʃən /
noun
a British island in the S Atlantic Ocean: constituent part of St. Helena. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
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ascension
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
noun
the act of ascending
astronomy the rising of a star above the horizon
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ascensional, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for ascension (2 of 3)
Ascension1
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
noun
New Testament the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
British Dictionary definitions for ascension (3 of 3)
Ascension2
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
noun
an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
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